intoxication

[ in-tok-si-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. inebriation; drunkenness.
2. an act or instance of intoxicating. intoxicating.
3. overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions.
4. Pathology. poisoning.

intoxication

/ ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. drunkenness; inebriation
2. great elation
3. the act of intoxicating
4. poisoning

Other Words From

• self-in·toxi·cation noun
• semi-in·toxi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intoxication¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin intoxicātiōn- (stem of intoxicātiō ) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion

Example Sentences

Some volunteers who tried the narcolepsy treatment, sodium oxybate, found it eased their speech in a similar way to drinking alcohol, but without intoxication.

From BBC

“I hope this sends a real message to cities that taxpayers aren’t going to tolerate problems like homelessness and drug use and public intoxication, to just be ignored.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Simpson, 24, whose youngest child was born just 11 days previously, later died from intoxication caused by the combination of the class C drug and alcohol.

From BBC

Upon seeing the footage, some fans speculated online that the “Wagon Wheel” singer’s age wasn’t the only factor in the fall, instead blaming possible intoxication.

From Los Angeles Times

Jackson “displayed objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication,” according to police, and was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drunkenness
• inebriety